| title | LOCALDB_ERROR_NOT_INSTALLED |
|---|---|
| description | LOCALDB_ERROR_NOT_INSTALLED |
| author | WilliamDAssafMSFT |
| ms.author | wiassaf |
| ms.reviewer | randolphwest |
| ms.date | 07/14/2025 |
| ms.service | sql |
| ms.subservice | performance |
| ms.topic | reference |
[!INCLUDE SQL Server]
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | SQL Server |
| Event ID | 278 |
| Event Source | SQL Server Local Database Runtime 12.0 |
| Component | Local Database Runtime API |
| Message Text | Note: The message text is empty, because this message means that the entire LocalDB API (including the FormatMessage function that maps HRESULTS into message text) isn't available. |
The Local Database Runtime isn't installed on the computer.
Install the Local Database Runtime and try the operation again.